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Modesto Post Acute Center

159 E. Orangeburg Avenue

2.8(58 ratings)· Modesto average: 4

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Quick Facts

Total units
99
Medicare rating
5 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
For profit, Limited Liability company
Certified beds
99
Recognition
AHCA Silver Quality Award recipient
History
Providing skilled care in Modesto since 1968

What Families Think

Modesto Post Acute Center is a long-established (since 1968) 99-bed skilled nursing facility offering rehabilitation, hospice-related comfort care, and a dedicated memory care unit. The five reviews on file are uniformly positive, praising attentive staff and effective pain management, though the facility's overall Google rating of 2.8 from 58 reviewers suggests a wider range of experiences than these testimonials capture.

The Good

  • Reviewers praise attentive, caring nursing and CNA staff
  • Effective pain and comfort management noted by families
  • Admissions staff allowed pre-arrival tours and answered questions
  • Rehabilitation helped residents regain strength and positivity
  • Pleasant courtyards, wooden floors, and an aviary mentioned

The Bad

  • Overall Google rating of 2.8 contrasts sharply with the positive sample reviews shown
  • Only a handful of reviews are available, making it hard to judge consistency of care

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Modesto Post Acute Center is a senior living community in Modesto, California offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care and Memory Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 2.8 out of 5 across 58 reviews.

About Modesto Post Acute Center

Modesto Post Acute Center is a 99-bed skilled nursing facility providing specialized nursing and rehabilitation services in Modesto, California. The facility has offered 24-hour personal skilled care since 1968, with a team that includes physicians, nurses, therapists, dietitians, and social service personnel who develop individualized care plans for each resident.

The center provides comprehensive rehabilitation services tailored to residents' specific needs. Physical therapy focuses on strengthening the lower body and balance to facilitate secure mobility. Occupational therapy addresses functional mobility and strengthens both upper and lower body extremities. Speech therapy assesses and treats speech and swallowing difficulties. The facility also operates a memory care unit offering 24-hour supervised care with meals, activities, and health management for residents experiencing progressive stages of memory loss.

Modesto Post Acute Center has been recognized with the AHCA Silver Quality Award, a national honor reflecting the team's commitment to exceptional care and continuous improvement. The facility's goal is to provide comprehensive medical and rehabilitation services to assist residents on their path to wellness and maximize functional independence.

Types of Care at Modesto Post Acute Center

Memory CareSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Emergency Call System
  • Private Bathroom
  • Private Rooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

  • Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
  • Restaurant style Dining Room

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Chapel / Religious Services
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)

Activities

  • Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)

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Reviews of Modesto Post Acute Center

2.8overall · 58 ratings combined

2.8★ on Google (58)

ramona martinez

Feb 2026

via Google

Love this facility the best care she has received.eveeyone is helpful.and friendly. The best place she has ever been in. this place has helped her alot.she is more positive and is doing good with the care she has received.the nurses and cna are doing a great job.this facility is a good one.

Sylvia Silva

Dec 2025

via Google

My sister stayed there for a few months last year and is back there again for therapy. She received very good care and I would gladly recommend this facility to others. Excellent staff and a great place.

Oralia Miranda

Feb 2025

via Google

My sister battled a terminal condition and her pain was managed extremely well. There the staff brought her and our family much needed comfort. They are very experienced in managing difficulties with such ease. Caring and compassion is what we all felt as a family. It's a beautiful peaceful peaceful place...courtyards...awesome activities calendar...loved the beautiful wooden floors. A beautiful aviary.... The doors always felt open. This is a remarkable place. A place where their mission statement is fulfilled and carried out with such ease... the staff were very warm and receptive to our needs and concerns and very approachable. Our family found comfort.....my sister found comfort....thank you sooo much. This is where I wanna go in the future when I need therapeutic services. I watched first hand the wonderful care given to the clients there.

Jim Miranda

Feb 2025

via Google

A heartfelt thank you to Modesto Post Acute administration and to its WONDERFUL caring staff. They demonstrated genuine care and love for my dear sister. They were accommodating and attentive. I highly recommend them.

Gabriel Rodriguez

Dec 2021

via Google

My mother was at this facility just recently. We are happy with how my mom's care was. The admission person was really nice, she even allowed us to tour the nursing home prior to my mom arriving from the hospital and she answered all the questions we had. We could tell my mom felt happy and comfortable at this place and that made us feel at ease knowing she was well taken care of. Many thanks to the staff who helped with our Mothers care.

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Government Inspection History

7 inspection visits in the last three years, 50 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Mar 20, 2026Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard17 citations
  • Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 1, 2026

  • Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 5, 2026

  • Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 1, 2026

  • Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 20, 2026

  • Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 20, 2026

  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 20, 2026

  • Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 1, 2026

  • Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 1, 2026

  • Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 20, 2026

  • Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 20, 2026

  • Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 20, 2026

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 20, 2026

  • Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 20, 2026

  • Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 20, 2026

  • Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 1, 2026

  • Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 1, 2026

  • Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.

    Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 20, 2026

May 28, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
  • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 20, 2025

Nov 12, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
  • Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 7, 2024

Oct 1, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
  • Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 17, 2024

Aug 15, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard16 citations
  • Provide family notifications of emergency plan.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 10, 2024

  • Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 10, 2024

  • Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 6, 2024

  • Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 6, 2024

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 6, 2024

  • Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 6, 2024

  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 6, 2024

  • Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 6, 2024

  • Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 6, 2024

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 10, 2024

  • Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 10, 2024

  • Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 10, 2024

  • Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 10, 2024

  • Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 10, 2024

  • Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 10, 2024

  • Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 10, 2024

May 1, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
  • Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 27, 2024

Feb 20, 2020Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard13 citations
  • Have enough backup water supply for essential areas of the nursing home.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 26, 2021

  • Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 26, 2021

  • Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 26, 2021

  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 26, 2021

  • Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 26, 2021

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 26, 2021

  • Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 26, 2021

  • Use approved construction type or materials.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 29, 2020

  • Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 29, 2020

  • Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 29, 2020

  • Provide emergency officials' contact information.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 29, 2020

  • Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 29, 2020

  • Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 26, 2021

Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Modesto Post Acute Center offer?

Modesto Post Acute Center offers Memory Care and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Modesto Post Acute Center located?

Modesto Post Acute Center is located at 159 E. Orangeburg Avenue in Modesto, California.

What do families say about Modesto Post Acute Center?

Modesto Post Acute Center is a long-established (since 1968) 99-bed skilled nursing facility offering rehabilitation, hospice-related comfort care, and a dedicated memory care unit. The five reviews on file are uniformly positive, praising attentive staff and effective pain management, though the facility's overall Google rating of 2.8 from 58 reviewers suggests a wider range of experiences than these testimonials capture.

How did Modesto Post Acute Center do on recent health and safety inspections?

Modesto Post Acute Center had 7 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 50 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.

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